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Since my last post the weather has been stunning, the rivers in great nick and the trout have been there for the taking. With all the water open down our way the is plenty of choice of where to fish on any given day and we have seen plenty of rainbows and browns to the bank. Even some on the dry fly.

The fish of the week was this great 11.25 lbs rainbow trout which my new Scott S4 6wt dealt to with ease.

New Zealand Fly Fishing Expeditions 11.25lb NZ Rainbow trout

The fish was released by the way.

Happy clients have finished the day with some great tales to tell about the largest trout they have ever caught. Although fairly average by NZ standards it reminds me that many foreign anglers are used to catching much smaller fish than our average 3 – 5 lbs trout here in NZ.

New Zealand Fly Fishing Expeditions - Big Smiles

As it gets closer to the time you are coming out to NZ be sure to get in some decent practice session with the fly rod, as we get deeper into our season here it becomes more and more important to make sure you can be accurate with that first cast, you might not get a second chance which is especially the case on our big browns. The rainbows being a bit more aggressive may give you more opportunities but still a good first up presentation will take you a long way.

New Zealand Fly Fishing Expeditions - good times on the bow's

People practice for golf and skiing and most of the other sports they enjoy so why not get some practice in with the fly rod before your big trip to New Zealand (or anywhere). A few sessions on the grass and casting into the wind (we do a lot of that here) will benefit you. Doing a casting clinic suited to your level of experience is a great way to get the right technique down but you still have to practice after it.

New Zealand Fly Fishing Expeditions - yeah baby

The weather looks like we are going to see a bit of a change over the weekend with some precipitation and the next week looks like a slightly disturbed westerly flow will bring the odd bit of rain and wind but there will be some little gaps in there for those who can’t cast into the wind!

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Fly Fishing Expeditions New Zealand

Simon, I can’t tell you how much I appreciated everything you did to make my fishing trip unforgettable. That trophy brown was totally unbelievable! Frankly, I’m surprised we were able to land him. That was one of the longest fights I’ve ever had with a fish. Fighting that trout and the river current was a whole new experience for me. Your advice and help were invaluable. I will definitely call you the next time I get to New Zealand. And I really enjoyed your website article and photo. Thanks again Simon for putting me in position to catch the fish of a lifetime. And it was almost a few fish of a lifetime. All in all…brilliant!!!

Harry Dorian

USA

15/02/10

Fly Fishing Expeditions New Zealand

Simon, I can’t tell you how much I appreciated everything you did to make my fishing trip unforgettable. That trophy brown was totally unbelievable! Frankly, I’m surprised we were able to land him. That was one of the longest fights I’ve ever had with a fish. Fighting that trout and the river current was a whole new experience for me. Your advice and help were invaluable. I will definitely call you the next time I get to New Zealand. And I really enjoyed your website article and photo. Thanks again Simon for putting me in position to catch the fish of a lifetime. And it was almost a few fish of a lifetime. All in all…brilliant!!!

Harry Dorian

USA

15/02/10

Fly Fishing Expeditions New Zealand

Well, another trip with Simon. They seem to get better and better. Simons’ knowledge about his backyard never ceases to amaze me. As he said to me, ” we haven’t even scratched the surface yet”. In my books that means more trips. Bring it on. To bank fish after fish, some days harder than others, with the hardest giving up the fish of the trip it’s hard to go back to work. If you want bang for your buck, hot hot hot fishing, great company, superb choc chip banana bread and good old friendly hospitality, Simon’s the guy. We will be back next year. If not this one!

Brad Johnston

Australia

01/02/10

Fly Fishing Expeditions New Zealand

I have been fly fishing for 30 years and over that time have been with a lot of guides world wide and I can honestly say that Simon is one of the best. His easy going nature, uncanny ability to spot fish, and willingness to put in long days on the river all combine to make fishing with Simon a trip to remember. I would not hesitate to recommend Simon to anyone wanting to experience South Island trout fishing at it’s best.

Rick Belmare

USA

10/12/09

Fly Fishing Expeditions New Zealand

What a fantastic week. The only problem was it had to end. Not only did you put us on some of the best Browns and Rainbow I’ve ever seen, and showed us some of the most beautiful country NZ has to offer, but you spent the time with each of us to improve our technique and that is priceless. I would do that trip again in a heartbeat. I look forward to fishing with you again in November.

Andrew Rankin

Australia

10/03/09

Fly Fishing Expeditions New Zealand

I’ve been back for two trips to New Zealand with Simon, whose enthusiasm and knowledge of the South Island is unparalleled. Flexibility and a willingness to work with the weather seems to be key down there, and he has the means and the contacts to get you into the best fishing for any conditions. Don’t miss the opportunity to fly into Fiordland if you get the chance – imagine crystal clear azure blue rivers running through temperate rain forests, with snow capped peaks all around you – surreal – and the likelihood is no one’s been there for months. Simon has put me in front of several feeding 10lb+ fish – just my incompetence proving the problem………

James Chataway

UK

09/12/08

Fly Fishing Expeditions New Zealand

Simon,
Thank you for the video – it was fun to watch and was a fabulous way to remember the trip, especially that one day above the Noonya. I felt very fortunate to have had the opportunity to fish with you as my guide. You not only delivered the type of stream I requested, but also presented many opportunities for me to catch huge rainbows and browns, lent me equipment and helped me with my casting technique! In 4 days you did all of the above AND we caught fish! I will never forget the one day that I hooked 20 trout and landed 14 of them, starting at noon and ending at 4:30! That memory will stick with me as long as I live. Thank you, Willie

Willie Drake

USA

10/11/08

Fly Fishing Expeditions New Zealand

Hi Simon

Just a quick note of appreciation for your sharing a river/stream/burn with us on Tuesday. Your professional yet personal attention to detail was exemplary, your skills outstanding and your spotting out of this world! Even a dunking didn't detract from your attention to detail, and your succinct appraisal of and advice to each fisher individually was particularly helpful. I look forward to seeing the photos which I'm sure will reflect your passion, admiration and at oneness with are natural world. Thanks again for a memorable experience.

Cheers Rod

Rod Garden

Lansdowne

Masterton

New Zealand

12/12/13

Fly Fishing Expeditions New Zealand

Simon, Patrick and I truly hope this message finds you and your family in good health and happy. You were the major factor (person) in making our trip to New Zealand the best experience possible. Not only your overwhelming knowledge and experience as a fly fishing guide but more importantly your human kindness and personality were greatly appreciated and valued by us during the entire trip.
We can not thank you enough for making that experience as great as possible. Please stay in touch and we are interested in hearing about the growth of you and your family as time passes. You may be far away in distance but you are close in our thoughts.